Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.
It seems that when you’re feeling down, listening to somber songs rather than forcing yourself to listen to upbeat ones is actually better for your heart.
This time, we’ve put together a collection of Japanese breakup songs to send to you, who are hurting from heartbreak.
Let yourself fully relate to the songs you connect with, and clear your mind.
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Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks (161–170)
Listening to OliviaAnri
It was released in 1978 as Anri’s debut single.
Written and composed by Ami Ozaki and provided to Anri, the song portrays the end of a romance from a woman’s perspective.
Although it wasn’t a prominent hit at the time of its release, over the years it has been covered by many singers and has become one of Anri’s standard numbers.
Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko
Released in 1983 as Seiko Matsuda’s 15th single.
The lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto, the music composed by Keisuke Kureta (Yumi Matsutoya), and the arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya.
Celebrated as one of Seiko Matsuda’s signature heartbreak songs, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a classic distinguished by Matsuda’s soaring vocals and lyrics that read like poetry.
NAOHY
It’s a classic heartbreak song.
The timeless masterpiece ‘NAO’ stays close to a woman’s pain and offers comfort.
I’m sure many people have cried to this song.
Even when you know your feelings won’t reach the one you love, you still can’t give up—this is a song I especially recommend to anyone who’s experienced such a bittersweet love.
For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica
I regret a love that has ended, but in the end I accept it.
Right after the breakup I was very sad and found myself lamenting why I couldn’t have handled things better, but as the song says, I had my own reasons for reaching that conclusion.
It’s a song that conveys a kind of resolve—not resignation—like saying, “Who I was then just wasn’t enough.”
LOVEDMISIA
Heartbreak is sad, but there are loves that make you glad you fell for that person, aren’t there? For those who feel that way, this song is recommended.
It might be painful now, but as time passes, it will turn into a good memory.
When you want someone to understand your painful heartbreak, listening to this song will calm your heart.
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
This song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog can be heard either as a man’s heartbreak after being dumped or as lingering regrets after doing the dumping.
The feelings of noticing how an ex changes, wondering about the person they’re dating now, and secretly hoping you might get back together are emotions anyone who’s experienced heartbreak has probably felt.
If trying your hardest to forget only makes your mind even more consumed by that person, then, like in this song, maybe letting yourself fully soak in those lingering feelings could be what helps you finally take the next step.
loveUru
Don’t miss “Koi,” a song that affirms the sadness of heartbreak.
Written and composed by Yohei Hashiguchi of wacci and sung by Uru, it encourages us not to view heartbreak negatively, but to see it as something that helped us grow and that can lead both people to greater happiness.
The lyrics are in a first-person female perspective, so women may find it directly relatable, while men can listen from the standpoint of the one being addressed.
Give it a listen along with the music video, which depicts a love story.
